Deputy Director to Utilities and Public Works, City of Camden
Under limited supervision, assists in the overall management, planning and direction of activities, operations and personnel of the Utilities and Public Works Department to include garage, parks, traffic control, streets, storm water management, sanitation, recycling, water, wastewater, sewer and electric. Provides daily supervision, direction and coordination of all operations. Reports to the Director of Utilities and Public Works.
Improve safety awareness and prevention, efficiency of workflows and ensure discipline is effectively and equitably handled. On a daily basis, supervises, coordinates and directs all activities, operations and personnel of the Utilities and Public Works Department, which involves instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others, coordinating activities, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, and recommending transfers/promotions, disciplinary actions, discharges and salary increases.
Assists in the implementation of various programs and divisions of the department to include electric, garage, parks, traffic control, streets, storm water, sanitation, recycling, water, wastewater and sewer. Provides technical assistance to the Director and enforces all departmental and City rules and procedural regulations regarding safe working conditions. Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
Preferred Bachelors degree with a minimum of five years supervisory experience in utilities and public works operations (significant other relevant experience will also be considered). Preferred experience and extensive knowledge in Electric systems. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Has extensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Utilities and Public Works Department. Has extensive knowledge of all activities and projects of the department which includes electric, garage, streets, storm water, parks, traffic, sanitation, recycling, water, wastewater and sewer. Is knowledgeable of upper level supervisory methods and techniques. Is able to prepare and monitor department budget with coordination of various divisions. Is able to use independent judgment in some routine and mostly non-routine situations which directly impacts City.
Must be physically able to operate different types of equipment including computer, calculator, copier, telephone, vehicle, etc. Must be physically able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing.
Submit Resume with references to Personnel Dept, 1000 Lyttleton St, Camden, 29020 or vdixon@camdensc.org .